Ashley Claire
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CHAPTER6.docxThe assignment is about read a CHAPTER 6: CREATING QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. Then Required: answer question 3 and Choose one other question from #1or2 to answer it. (choose one as you want)
1. Visit (and take pictures if possible) of a classroom for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers. Identify characteristics discussed in the text, and identify strengths and aspects of the room that could be improved. Pay particular attention to:
· The use of natural and artificial light
· The perception of clutter
· Wall coverings used
· Floor covering(s) used
2. Interview an experienced teacher of young children. Ask him to identify several pieces of furniture or instructional materials that work particularly well, and ask if there are any with which he is disappointed or dissatisfied.
Share your findings, identifying, in particular, reasons you think some furniture or materials are disappointing.(e.g., not interesting for this age group, not durable, not safe).
3. Consider this scenario. We may use it as an in-class role play or a whole-class discussion starter:
After studying this chapter, and reviewing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Handbook for Public Playground Safety it references, you realize that the playground of the center you direct has a number of entrapment and pinch hazards. You have also learned that the surfacing under the swings, slide, and climbing structures is not adequate to protect children who fall from injury. You are convinced major revisions are needed to make your playground safe.
You take your concerns to the center’s board of directors. They say they are not worried because there has never been a serious accident on the playground, and furthermore there is no money for a new playground in the current budget.
What should you do? How would you explain your decision to your families? To the Board?
